Recruitment Support

To recruit at Western Engineering, you are invited to post a position for co-op, new graduate, full-time experienced, etc. for our students to view and apply to on our Western Connect job board.

Please follow the steps below:

1. Visit Western Connect
2. Click on "Register for an Account"
3. Complete the "New Account Registration"
4. Click "Submit Registration" at the bottom of the page

Once a profile has been created, you can begin posting current job opportunities by clicking the "Post a Job" button.

Post a co-op opportunity by selecting "Internship/Co-op Postings” from the pop-up window.  Once in the co-op job posting form, you may then select from the list of internship/co-op programs.  For Engineering students these include Engineering Summer Co-op, Engineering Long-Term Co-op, or Master of Engineering (MEng) Co-op.

Post a full-time, new graduate, summer, etc. opportunity by selecting “Job Posting Form” from the pop-up window.  You can then select from various job types in the form.

When posting a job description, the following information should be indicated:

• A brief description of the company, products or services offered, and any other important background information
• A detailed description of the role including key duties and responsibilities
• Desired degree program, skills, or other assets being sought
• Job location
• Approximate start date and duration
• Expected weekly hours of work
• Any additional information necessary for the student to know (e.g., driver's license/vehicle requirement, willingness to travel, etc.)
• Application method – Select from "Through Connect" (we collect and send you bundle after deadline)*, "employer website", or "employer email"
  • *Through Connect method is only available for co-op postings
• Application deadline
• Application documents required – Select from resume, cover letters, grades, etc.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Engineering Career Services at 519-661-2111 ext. 88359, or wecareer@uwo.ca.

Book Your Session

We are now offering in-person and virtual information sessions.

Please click here for more information on how to organize your information session at Western University.

Why Host an Information Session?

Hosting an information session allows you to promote your paid employment opportunities (work integrated learning and new graduate), and easily identify potential candidates for current and future hiring.

Hosting your own event or information session? Please email wecareer@uwo.ca with the details of your event, and we’d be happy to promote across Western Engineering students.

hirewesternu Career Fair 2025 

February 11 & 12, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mustang Lounge, University Community Centre

Join us for Western’s hirewesternu Fall Career Fair! We're excited to welcome you back to campus to engage with student and alumni talent from our 12 faculties and over 200 programs.

At this fair you can promote new graduate, work integrated learning (internship, co-op, practicum), summer, and part-time opportunities.

For more information and registration details, please visit our Career Fair website.

If you have questions, please contact Shanice Narain: snarain6@uwo.ca